February 2008
The King of Chinese Eggplants
Head to Westover farm for a fresh crop of this hard-to-find vegetable.
Although he grows a mean Chinese eggplant—a rare variety not found elsewhere in the Seattle area—Westover Farm’s Darrell Westover admits he’s not the biggest eggplant fan. “I learned that it’s not what you like, but what the customer wants,” Westover says. “I’ve had enough customers tell me how good it is. I’m not bashful about…
5 Different Ways to Enjoy Salmon in Seattle
Get your fresh salmon fix with one of these five delightful local dishes.
Sushi Kappo TamuraThis Eastlake hot spot’s savory SALMON SASHIMI is as fresh as it gets, sliced and served with wasabi, soy sauce and tart lemon slices. $18. Eastlake, 2968 Eastlake Ave. E; 206.547.0937; sushikappotamura.com Market GrillThe Market Grill’s GRILLED SALMON SANDWICH is one of the best. Blackened wild coho salmon is served on a baguette…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
13 awesome Father’s Day gifts that speak to the many different attributes of the modern-day dad.
13 awesome Father’s Day gifts that speak to the many different attributes of the modern-day dad. 1. Stumptown Coffee Roasters Hair Bender Jar $32For dads who don’t officially wake up before drinking their morning cup of java, Stumptown Coffee Roasters Hair Bender Blend with put a hop in his step. This blend is comprised of…
Best Oyster Po’ Boy In Seattle? At The Safe
No matter what’s happening on the field, going to a Seattle Mariners game is always a huge hit for me. I might even start a blog, detailing every amazing morsel of food I’ve tried around The Safe, home to one of the best food courts on the planet. On Saturday, still high after watching Friday’s…
FareStart’s 20th Anniversary Bash Resembles an ‘Avengers’ Gathering
What was originally a party featuring 20 Northwest restaurants and 20 local breweries and wineries has mushroomed well beyond the symbolic number 20, but no one seems to be complaining. About half a dozen additional restaurants just announced include Robin Leventhal of Crave Catering and Top Chef fame, Lecosho’s Matte Janke, Jeremy McClachlan of Salty’s…
This Weekend’s Musts: New Music, Locally-Made Movie, Killer Sample Sale
MUST TASTE5 Delicious BLT SandwichesAching for some bacon? Try our five favorite local takes on the classic sandwich, all of which add an extra special something, such as pork belly, fresh baked bread from Macina and even a soft-boiled egg. MUST TIME TRAVELSafety Not Guaranteed If you missed its local debut at SIFF, you have…
Georgetown Carnival, Hydroplane Races and Other Kid-Friendly To-Dos This Weekend
With summer just around the corner, we’ve got a host of fun things to do, see, and hear around the city to get you in the mood. On our radar: a show with hundreds of games, a carnival with all kinds of entertainment, a celebration along the waterfront, an adventure in the wetlands, a hydroplane…
Queen Anne Farmers Market Debuts With Loads Of New Food Vendors
OK, so it’s not the most brilliant day for the debut of the Queen Anne Farmers Market. But come on, we’re used to buckets of rain in June, right? Slip on your Wellies, grab an umbrella and let’s go. Why? Because this market – open from 3pm to 7pm every Thursday until October – features…
Matt’s In The Market Diners Score On Sonics Thursdays
So, some team that used to be known as the Seattle Supersonics is playing a big game tonight somewhere besides Key Arena. Are we bitter? Just a smidge. Still, there is some sweet relief in sight because Thursdays are Sonics night at Matt’s in the Market. Chef Chet Gerl and his crack crew get their…
Knute Berger Looks at the Monkey Business Behind the Space Needle
Tonight in Seattle, editor at large Knute Berger offers the first in a series of Century 21-related lectures sponsored by Historic Seattle. The talk is titled “From Bobo to the Bubbleator: Seattle Social and Cultural Context in ’62.” Hear Berger’s humorous and insightful take on the historic cultural context that made both the World’s Fair…
Wallingford Retailer Offers a New World for Local and Imported Spirits
As mentioned in numerous news stories, articles, Tweets, placards, and even an earlier blog post, the booze-selling landscape changes that were voted in WA have actually taken place, taking the selling of spirits and such out of the hands of the state. This is, for any imbibers, a big event. My guess is that things…